Your Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Each year the Village of Winthrop Harbor publishes an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report explains where your water comes from, what it was tested for, what was found, and how the results compare to U.S. EPA and Illinois EPA standards.
Reports are released by July 1 each year and cover water quality for the previous calendar year.
Need a Paper Copy?
Printed copies are available at no cost. Call the Public Works Water Division at 847-872-3846,stop by Village Hall at 830 Sheridan Road or email [email protected], and we will mail or hand you a copy.
Where Your Water Comes From
The Village's drinking water comes from Lake Michigan and is treated and supplied by the Lake County Public Water District. The Village's Public Works Water Division maintains the water mains, storage, and service connections that deliver water to homes and businesses in Winthrop Harbor.
What Is in the Report
Each report includes:
- The source of your drinking water and a summary of the Illinois EPA source water assessment.
- The levels of any regulated contaminants detected, compared to federal and state limits.
- Lead and copper testing results.
- Any violations and what was done to correct them.
- Definitions of the technical terms used in the tables.
- Information for people who may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water.
Lead and Your Drinking Water
Service Line Inventory
The Village has completed an inventory of the water service line material serving each property. To learn more or check your address, visit our Lead Service Information page or call 847-872-3846.
Lead Testing Results
The results of the Village's lead tap sampling are available by contacting the Public Works Water Division at 847-872-3846.
Reducing Your Exposure
If water has been sitting in your pipes for several hours, run your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the water feels cold, before drinking or cooking. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula.
Report Archive
Get Involved
Decisions about the water system are made in public at regular Village Board meetings at Village Hall, 830 Sheridan Road. Residents are welcome to attend and share comments. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on the Village website.